Which Was NOT Given in the Text as an Advantage

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which was NOT given in the text as an advantage of being single?

• A)economic independence and self-sufficiency
• B)more varied sexual experiences
• C)greater opportunities for self-development and personal growth and fulfillment
• D)greater opportunity for companionship

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Definitions:

Self-defeating Beliefs

Cognitive patterns that are negative and undermine an individual's ability to achieve personal goals or maintain healthy relationships.

Psychoanalytic

Pertaining to a method of psychological theory and therapy that aims to treat mental disorders by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing unhelpful or unhealthy ways of thinking, thus influencing behavior and emotional state.

Self-critical Patterns

Persistent negative thoughts and evaluations about oneself that can affect mental health and wellbeing.